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English
Etymology
From Middle English moderat, from Latin moderātus, past principle of the deponent verb moderāri (“‘to regulate, restrain, moderate’”) < moder-, modes-, a stem appearing also in modestus (“‘moderate, discreet, modest’”) < modus (“‘measure’”); see mode and modest.
Pronunciation
Adjective
moderate (comparative more moderate, superlative most moderate)
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Positive moderate |
Comparative more moderate |
Superlative most moderate |
- Not excessive; acting in moderation
- Mediocre
- (US politics) Having an intermediate position between liberal and conservative.
Derived terms
Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:moderate
- See also Wikisaurus:intermediate
Noun
Wikipedia has an article on: Moderate|
Singular moderate |
Plural moderates |
moderate (plural moderates)
- (politics) One who holds an intermediate position between the extremes relevant in a political context
- While the moderates usually propose political compromise, it's often only achieved when the extremists allow them so
- Similar middle-grounder in any other context.
- The moderates are the natural advocates of ecumenism against the fanatics of their churches
Translations
one who holds an intermediate position
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Verb
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Infinitive to moderate |
Third person singular moderates |
Simple past moderated |
Past participle moderated |
Present participle moderating |
to moderate (third-person singular simple present moderates, present participle moderating, simple past and past participle moderated)
- (transitive) To reduce the excessiveness of (something)
- (intransitive) To become less excessive
- (transitive) To preside over (something) as a moderator
- (intransitive) To act as a moderator; to assist in bringing to compromise
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Translations
to reduce the excessiveness
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References
- moderate in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- moderate in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
Italian
Verb
moderate
- Second-person plural present tense of moderare.
- Second-person plural imperative of moderare.
- Feminine plural of moderato.
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Barghouti is seen as a relatively . moderate. force in the Palestinian leadership. In 2006 Barghouti was involved in shaping what became known as 'the Palestinian prisoners' document,' which called for the establishment of a Palestinian ...
Q. I'm going to Disney for my 21st birthday and I recently go a hotel upgrade from Disney to a moderate resort. I've never stayed in one and I want to chose the best one. What is your favorite?? The choices are Coronado Springs, Carribean Beach, Port Orleans French Quarter and Port Orleans Riverside. Please please please include when you visited the hotel so I can make my decision wisely. Thank you!
Asked by :-) - Mon Sep 15 21:24:18 2008 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Port Orleans Riverside in late Sept. & early Oct. 2007. We went during the free dining plan & had a wonderful time. Even thought there were a lot of people (it was also Epcots Food & Wine Festival)~ we never noticed a crowd. Some people may complain there is a long walk to get around, but I didn't think things were that far. Alligator Bayou is closer to lobby area. We stayed in Magnolia Bend & our room & quiet pool were perfect. There were blinds & room darkening drapes so you can sleep in. We never noticed outside noises or water flushing from other guests. There is a curtain that totally separated the sink/bathroom area from the room~ good for privacy. The room has a compact refrigerator that was perfect to keep water &… [cont.]
Answered by TuShuTuTu - Tue Sep 16 12:40:25 2008
